Parents and educators are invited to this presentation concerning the "twice exceptional child," gifted students who learn differently or have a learning disability. Topics covered include the cognitive and emtional challenges faced by such students, how to identify learning disabilities in gifted students and how learning disabilities may affect the transition to college.
The seminar is presented by Jim Russell, Ph.D., N.C.C., L.P.C, who has studied, lectured and counseled people for more than 20 years on this topic and is a leading expert in the field.
Part of the Miriam Empowers series of workshops at Miriam School in Webster Groves. Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is required.
More information and online registration: miriamstl.org
The Saint Louis Art Fair is a free, three-day celebration of the visual and performing arts that includes a Creative Castle for kids on Saturday and Sunday.
The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 18 - 20 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more.
Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of autumn at the Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest! Kids can participate in all the regular Zoo fun and explore new adventures at Zootoberfest activity stations. Families will enjoy an Oktoberfest-style event with beer and root beer, German-themed cuisine, and live music.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.